1795
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
H Beard Print Collection is a 1795 by James Gillray, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows two sides. One side has William Windham asleep. He dreams of Napoleon chopping off Britannia’s head. The other side shows Prime Minister Pitt holding a giant parachute. These prints came out in 1808. They mock British leaders during war talks with France. The artist used sharp lines to make fun of politics. See more prints by Gillray, James.
A double-sided print by James Gillray from 1795 features two satirical scenes. On one side, titled *Political Dreamings! - Visions of Peace! - Perspective Horrors!*, William Windham envisions a French invasion led by Napoleon, with Britannia being marched toward the guillotine. The reverse side, titled *The National Parachute, - or - John Bull conducted to Plenty and Emancipation*, depicts Prime Minister William Pitt. Both prints were published in London by Hannah Humphrey.
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James Gillray (13 August 1756 – 1 June 1815) was an English caricaturist and printmaker famous for his etched political and social satires, mainly published between 1792 and 1810.
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